DR. Christopher Koebbe

Dr. Christopher Koebbe was born in Delaware, OH and graduated with honors from Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH. He completed the Air Force ROTC program as a distinguished graduate and received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati. He then pursued neurosurgical residency training at the University of Pittsburgh medical center and ultimately completed this training, as well as a postgraduate fellowship in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery, at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He completed over 500 vascular neurosurgical procedures under the guidance of Dr. Robert Rosenwasser during this training. Dr. Koebbe then served as an active duty neurosurgeon in the US Air Force in San Antonio, TX from 2007-2015, completing his service as Chief of Neurosurgery at the San Antonio Military Medical Center; the largest worldwide referral center for military members and only DOD civilian level-1 trauma center.

During his military service, Dr. Koebbe deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom to Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan as Chief of Neurosurgery at the theater hospital. He concurrently worked as a Clinical Assistant Professor with the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He played a vital role in developing comprehensive stroke and aneurysm care for the south Texas region, as well as teaching neurosurgical residents and speaking internationally as an invited professor.

Dr. Koebbe is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons and is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Koebbe specializes in both cranial and minimally invasive vascular and spinal neurosurgery procedures, emphasizing the comprehensive care of brain aneurysms, stroke, tumors, spinal disorders and chronic pain.

His focus is minimally invasive brain and spinal motion preservation procedures using the newest effective technologies and approaches. He is also one of the forerunners in his field performing cervical disc replacement and one of the only surgeons in Florida to offer hybrid anterior cervical surgeries.

Dr. Asif Shafiq

Dr. Shafiq is a skilled and compassionate surgeon, trained at a high-volume program centered at a Level-1 trauma center, carrying robust and broad surgical experience. He is passionate about treating general neurosurgical and adult spinal conditions using a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach that combines surgical and conservative modalities.

Dr. Shafiq is committed to exceptional patient care using a collaborative approach in the operating room and during pre- and post-operative care. He believes communicating effectively with healthcare providers, patients and caregivers is critical in optimizing patient outcomes.

In 2010, Dr. Shafiq obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida. Four years later, he graduated from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, FL. He trained in endoscopic skull base neurosurgery during his fellowship at Weill Cornell College of Medicine in 2018 and was Chief Resident during his neurosurgery residency at RutgersNJMS. After seven years of neurosurgery training, he graduated from the neurosurgery residency at RutgersNJMS in 2021.

Jamie Chyat, PA-C

Jamie Chyat, MPAS, PA-C was born in Staten Island, NY. She graduated from the State University of New York College at Oneonta with a Bachelors of Science in Human Biology. Her undergraduate focus was in biological anthropology and the evolution of human disease and infective pathogens. Directly after finishing her Bachelors degree, Jamie attended Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, where she received her Masters degree in Physician Assistant Studies and graduated with high honors. While working on her Master’s degree, Jamie was the Student Government PA Liaison, the SAAAPA Admissions Representative and Lead PA Mentor for first-year students.

Jamie started her career in the specialty of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, where she played a key role in developing two trauma programs and managing critically ill patients with multiple disease processes. While working in trauma, she developed a passion for treating patients with traumatic brain injury. She then transitioned her career to neurosurgery, where she again played a key role in building neurosurgical practices. Her expertise is in minimally invasive spine surgery, neurosurgery, regenerative cellular therapy and anti-aging. Jamie is very passionate about using regenerative medical therapies and innovative technologies in combination with minimally invasive techniques to treat an array of medical conditions. She is also the CEO and founder of Interglobe Medical LLC, which is an international organization dedicated to expanding subspecialty care within developing countries and provides medical consulting services to start-up specialty practices.

Mollie Crews, MSN, FNP, APRN-C

Mollie Crews, MSN, FNP, APRN-C was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. She graduated undergrad from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. She is a huge UCF football fan! While obtaining her Bachelor’s degree, Mollie was a representative for nurses in the Student Senate and a participant in Knighthon, an organization that raises money for the Children’s Miracle Network. Directly after finishing her Bachelor’s degree, Mollie began working as a Registered Nurse in high-risk obstetrics in the second-largest labor and delivery unit in the country. She also worked in plastic surgery and as a travel nurse over the span of six years.

Mollie then moved to Tampa, Florida and began working on a Masters of Science in Nursing at the University of South Florida. During her postgraduate studies, Mollie explored many specialties but took a special interest in orthopedics and neurosurgery. Mollie sees many of our clinic patients and manages our postoperative patients, as well. She has a passion for providing minimally invasive long-term solutions for our patients, including those with traumatic brain injuries. She also helps assist in surgeries. She enjoys offering minimally invasive spine and brain procedures to help treat a multitude of neurosurgical conditions.